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VE10 NLU

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,198 mi
Last recorded180,198 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 NLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 180,198 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 156,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 145,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 145,836 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,469 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,327 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,199 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 50,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,083 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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VE10 NLU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE10 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE10 NLU registered?

VE10 NLU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is VE10 NLU safe to buy?

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